The Philippines' economy expanded by 5.5% year-on-year in Q2, its fastest pace in 12 months. Growth was driven by resilient household 1% in July, the lowest level in nearly six years, boosting real incomes and giving the central bank room to cut rates three times since April, and manufacturing sentiment remains subdued. While policymakers announced, weighted predominantly toward Q2 in value terms. With just 10 transactions worth Us$400m logged in Q3, marking a 52.4% decline in volume and an 80% drop in value year-on-year, momentum